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Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli

A flavorful one‑pan meal combining lemon garlic butter salmon with golden crispy potatoes and roasted broccoli, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • lbs baby potatoes halved
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 lemons 1 sliced, 1 juiced and zested
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Toss halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper; spread on sheet pan.
  3. Roast potatoes for 15 minutes.
  4. Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  5. Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, melted butter, and minced garlic together; brush over salmon.
  6. Place salmon and broccoli on sheet pan with potatoes; add lemon slices.
  7. Roast all together for 12–15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  8. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness, then garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Feel free to adjust herbs and citrus for personal preference.